Software Development Engineer in Test II - Contractor

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test II for a 12-month contract in San Mateo, CA. The role focuses on building automated testing, QA strategies and CI/CD systems for PlayStation mobile app features.

The candidate will plan QA activities, develop test plans, and maintain automation frameworks while collaborating with developers and product owners to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience building and executing test plans and test cases.
• Experience writing automated tests in Python/JavaScript or similar.
• Understanding of pytest or similar frameworks.
• CI pipelines with Jenkins preferred; CI background required.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Appium and test management tools.
• Agile methodology experience; strong collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and design docs to craft testing strategies.
• Plan QA activities, build test plans and test cases for UI features.
• Build and improve test automation frameworks and CI infrastructure.
• Define standards for automation, CI/CD, and end-to-end testing.
• Maintain PS5 testing devices and test coverage for features.
• Drive quality improvements and promote best practices within the team.
• Manage Jenkins jobs and report statuses.
• Work with Developers and Product Owners to ensure automated coverage.
• Assist with production deployment support and post-release tasks.
• Report, track and verify defects.

Skills

Test plan execution

Automated testing

CI/CD pipelines

Git/Jenkins/Appium

JIRA/QTest

Agile methodologies

Collaborative teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Appium

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Software Development Engineer in Test II

12-month Contract role

Location: San Mateo, CA - Hybrid

Do you have a passion for development and automation as well as driven vision for delivering the best experiences to users? Do you want to work at a company where customers have real passion and excitement for the products you help build? At PlayStation, we are looking for engineers to join a global initiative in building innovative test automation and CI/CD systems. We are looking for self-motivated, quick-starter and highly proactive individuals to join our Client QA team, who would be responsible for ensuring delivery of features on PlayStation's Mobile App!

At PlayStation, we are passionate about innovation, teamwork and technology. We love building the systems that millions of people use and are our own first customers. We strive to be at the forefront of development technologies and are a diverse company with teams on four continents.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review product requirements and design documents to understand how the feature works on the PlayStation console and create effective testing strategies.
• Plan and complete QA related activities for UI testing; build test plan, test cases, and implement to ensure the quality of new features.
• Build, maintain and improve test automation frameworks, and help teams set up automation infrastructure.
• Develop and implement standard methodologies for automation, continuous build and deploy, automated testing and end-to-end testing. Maintenance of the PS5 devices used in testing.
• Passionate about Quality and strives to improve process, proposes best practices and drives their usage within the team.
• Manage various Jenkins Jobs and report statuses
• Work with Developers, Product Owners to ensure that all features and bug fixes come with automated test coverage
• Assist with production deployment support and post release
• Report, track and verify defects

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in CS or a related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge
• Experience in building and executing test plans and test cases
• Experience writing automated tests in Python, Java Script or any other Programming Language
• Understanding of automation test framework like pytest
• Experience in setting or configuring up test pipelines as part of Continuous Integration(CI), Jenkins preferred
• Practical experience using development and deployment tools like Git, Jenkins, Appium
• Experience with test case management systems & JIRA, QTest/QMetry systems
• Ability to estimate effort and size of features
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. comfortable with cross functional collaboration

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.